(Siemens Digital Industries: Plano, TX) -- Siemens is offering new features in hardware and firmware for its SINAMICS S120 drive system. Operation is much easier in firmware v. 5.2 through the integration of a web server. The web server has a new, responsive design and functions via standard web browsers regardless of the device used (e.g., notebook, PC, tablet, or smartphone). No special tools are required for commissioning typical diagnostics and maintenance functions or servicing. The web pages are available in six standard languages and feature error indicators and warning messages, including meaningful help texts and suggestions for possible solutions.

Users can intuitively create, manage, and delete parameter lists—even across axes—and can perform firmware updates and system restores with the old firmware version. Backups of parameter settings can be stored using the web server and browser, and reloaded in the SINAMICS drive using the Restore function. To test functions that are subject to license, it’s possible to activate a temporary trial mode.

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